Combined can opener, sealer, and handle



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vC2i)MBIIUEIJD CAN OPENER, SEALER, .AND HANDLE.

application inea :rune 7.1928. sensi No. 283,553;

The invention .provides an implement adapted for use in puncturing a can to admit of pouring off the liquid contents,

i derstood that in adapting the meansto meet l specic needs and requirements, the desi may be varied and such other VchangesA 1n the minor details of the invention as claimed, Without departing from the spirit thereof.

o For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof, reference is to be had to the followin description and the drawing hereto attac led, in Which:

of an application o' an embodiment of the jinvention. i V Figure 2 is a detail sectional view on the line 2420i Figure 1 looking in the 'direction 'of the arrows. o', Figure. 3 is a View similar to Figure 2 showing the device in position with the 'spurs penetrating the top of the can.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the following description and desigby like reference 'characters The numeral l denotes a can such as genemily-provided for receiving a liquid commodity, such 'as evaporated milk, or cream, ,o s rup and the like, which is adapted to be ispensed by perforeting the top of the can for they outflow of its liquid contents andthe intlowof air to replace the out-flowing contents. The device will be provided in sizes L5 best adapted to the size of can for which it is particularly adapted. The device includes a frame l to receive an end portion oftlie can, as indicated in the several views. The frame comprises a cross bar 2 and depending side bars 2. Spurs 3 depend from endportions of the cross bur 2 of the frame and are adapted to puncture the top of the can l adacent opposite sides, as indicated atd. vSoft rubber washers 5 are 'slipped upon the urs 3 and operate as closures to seal the openings 4 when the can is not required for immediate use, thereby excluding` air and preventing any foreign matter from finding its wa l into the can, when set aside. A clamp ban 6 of a size to encompass' the can 1' is secured to the lower ends of the side bars 2 of the frame. The band 6 usually consists of a metal strap which after being bent into circular4 form toembrace the can has `its yends 65 f offset and apertured to receive a bolt 7 and sai thumb nut 8. The handle 9 is secured at one end to the cross bar 2 of the frame 1"-y and at its opposite ends to the clamp band Badjacent an offset end thereof. The partsido not interfere 'with the resiliency of the band (i so that it may be adjusted easily upon the can to the required position.'

When it is'required to pour off the liquid y.

contents of a can the device is slip ed u l on l l v 'an end thereof substantially as in icute in Figure l is apcrs cctive view Illustrative Figure 1 of the drawing and pressure is epplied to the cross bar2 of the frame 1'" 1n i e manner to cause thespurs 3 to penetrate the top of the can fter which ,the device is lifted to withdraw the spurs 3 from` the punctures 4. The device is now turned uponl y the can to bring the handle Sin linewith the Y fpunctures 4 'and is made secure by turning up thev thumb nut S'thereby contracting the band 6 and causing it to grip the sides of vice in fixed position. By grasping the hanse f the can l wlth suiiicient force to hold the de snated inthe several views of the drawing dle 9 and tilting the can the contents thereof' .i

Will How through the lower openin 4 and air will enter the upper opening. W en the can is to be set aside theclamp band '6in loosened by backing the thumb nut 8 there by admitting turning of the device upon the*r can to brin the spurs 3 in registering position with tie openings 4 when pressure is exertednpon the cross piece of the frame 2 to cause the spurs 3 to enter the openings 4 and the Washers 5 to seal said openings and prevent the entrance of air therethrough or the passage of dust or other foreign matter into the can. The position of the device is fixed by retightening the thumb nut 8 thereby causing a contraction of the band 6 and a clamping ofthe can thereby.

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Having thus described the invention, I bolt and nut, and having the side bars of the 1o claim l frame connected thereto at opposite sides of A combinedcan erforator, sealer and the offset ends of the band, and a handle oonhandle comprising a. rame includinga cross nected at one end to the cross bar of the 5 bar and depending side bars, spurs adg'acent frame midway the ends thereof, and having opposite ends of the cross bar of the rame, its opposite end connected to the clamp band l5 aclamp band consisting of a metal stra adjacent an offset end thereof.

bent into circular form and having its engl In testimony whereof I ax mv si nature. portions offset and perforated to receive a JOHN PIC. L s.] 

